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chicken nugget recipes air fryer

chicken nugget recipes air fryer for Crispy Family Joy

Crispy and delicious chicken nuggets made in an air fryer.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • Try using panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
  • Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 nuggets
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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